AFTTP3-42.23 — Preventive And Aerospace Medicine (pam) Team

AFTTP3-42.23 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for Air Force Preventive and Aerospace Medicine teams and CBRN capabilities.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-42.23
  • Title: PREVENTIVE AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE (PAM) TEAM
  • Date: 2018-06-19

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AFTTP3-42.23 covers team capabilities, operations, command and control, communications, interoperability, integration, and security. It establishes procedures for deployment, employment, redeployment, medical CBRN defense, and records management.

Applies to: It applies to all Air Force military and civilian personnel, including Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Preventive and Aerospace Medicine teams
  • Medical CBRN defense capabilities
  • Team capabilities and equipment
  • Deployment and redeployment operations
  • Command and control relationships
  • Tactical communications
  • Expeditionary medical support integration

Questions and answers

What is AFTTP3-42.23’s role in expeditionary medical support?

The Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-42 series of publications is the primary reference for expeditionary medical support capability.

Are the procedures in AFTTP3-42.23 directive?

The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive.

How should records created under AFTTP3-42.23 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of the processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

How should recommended changes to AFTTP3-42.23 be submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

Where should AF Form 847 be routed?

Route AF 847 through the appropriate functional chain of command and parent major command (MAJCOM).

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